Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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